How to Adopt

Team Rocky Enterprises Inc. (DBA Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab) follows an adoption process similar to many other reputable rescue groups. Here’s a look at each step, and why it’s so important when you choose to adopt with SRGDRR:

1. Finding your dog: We post our available dogs on our website, Facebook page, and over 50 adoption platforms.

2. Applying: Once you find a Great Dane that tugs at your heart, fill out our adoption application. This is forwarded to one of our dedicated application processors.

3. Vet check: After reviewing your application, we’ll contact your veterinarian to ensure any current or past pets were well cared for.

4. Phone interview: Next, we’ll chat with you by phone to learn more about your lifestyle, experience, and what you’re looking for in a companion.

5. Home check: We’ll conduct a home visit (virtual or in person) to make sure your environment is safe and suitable for a giant breed.

6. Final steps: Once everything is approved, you’ll sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption donation — and your new best friend won’t be far behind!

By filling out the application, you’re giving us the opportunity to learn about you, your family, and your home. This helps us find the perfect dog that fits your family’s unique needs, lifestyle, and hopes for a new companion.

It also ensures we have all the necessary information about where our rescue dog is going and who he or she will be living with. This way, we can protect the safety and welfare of both our dogs and the families who welcome them — now and in the future.

A veterinarian check gives us insight into how you’ve cared for your current or past pets — making sure they’ve received vaccinations, heartworm prevention, annual check-ups, and other important care that keeps them healthy and thriving.

But don’t worry: SRGDRR does not automatically turn down applicants who have never owned a pet before. We simply want to ensure that any dog we place will be loved, well cared for, and given the best chance at a long, happy life.

The application is your chance to start telling us about yourself and your family. The phone interview is our opportunity to share more about us, the Team Rocky organization — and, most importantly, to tell you all about the dog you’re interested in adopting.

During this conversation, you’ll learn if the dog likes children, any special expectations for caring for them, their medical history, and even their adorable quirks — like sitting on the edge of the bathtub while you shower, or carrying a little baggage from their past home. For us, this is truly the most important part of the adoption process.

It’s also your opportunity to ask us anything that matters to you, whether about our rescue or the dog you’re hoping to welcome into your life.

When we go through this process, our goal is to carefully match each dog’s needs with the home best suited to meet them. For example, if a dog has separation anxiety, we look for a family where someone is home most of the day — like a stay-at-home parent. If a dog would thrive with someone who understands their breed’s unique traits, we look for adopters with that specific experience.

Every step is about making sure the match is right — for you and, just as importantly, for the dog. We want this to be a forever match, so we take the time to get it right.

It’s not that we don’t trust you — we simply need to verify that your home is truly set up to keep a Great Dane safe and happy. Whether that’s a fenced-in yard, the ability to safely leash-walk in an apartment or rural area, or another secure setup, the home check helps us make sure everything is as described.

Unfortunately, some applicants do misrepresent their living situation, saying they have a secure yard when they don’t. This step ensures your future dog will be safe and that your home is genuinely a good fit.

And don’t worry — we’re not looking to see if you’ve dusted the top of your dressers! We’re just making sure the environment is safe, secure, and welcoming for the dog you’re hoping to adopt.

We promise, we’re only checking for wagging tails — not dust bunnies!.

If everything goes well with your vet check, phone interview, and home check, we’ll let you know that you’ve been approved to adopt the dog you applied for.

When you’re ready to bring your new best friend home, you’ll sign an adoption contract. This is a standard step for most rescue groups — it protects the safety and welfare of the dog and provides important assurances for you as well.

Our commitment to our dogs doesn’t end the day they leave our care. Team Rocky’s concern continues long after adoption. If anything ever changes or you need help down the road, we want to be there to support you and your Dane.

Once you adopt from us, you become part of the Team Rocky family for life.

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you can no longer keep your dog, please reach out to us right away. We will gladly take the dog back into our care.

Many of our dogs have come from heartbreaking situations — and we never want them to end up back in unsafe conditions, or worse, at risk of being euthanized. We have dedicated members of our team who will welcome your dog back, foster them, and ensure they find another loving home.

Once a dog becomes part of the Team Rocky family, they always have a place with us.

Thank you for helping us keep their safety and happiness our top priority.